CVE Ape is an open source command-line tool that creates a local copy of the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) databases for offline vulnerability searching. The tool allows users to search for registered CVEs by package name, vendor name, or through OS libraries and packages listed in package lists. It downloads CVE data and stores it locally in the ~/.cache/cve-ape/ directory, enabling offline operations after the initial database creation. CVE Ape is designed primarily for reviewing Linux-based IoT devices but can be integrated into CI/CD pipelines to enhance security maintenance. The tool provides basic vulnerability identification capabilities, though it does not check for backports or vendor-specific patches unless explicitly configured. The application requires an initial online update to establish the local database before offline functionality becomes available. It operates through a simple interface focused on CVE lookup and identification tasks.